Cinnamon Pecan French Toast Casserole

INGREDIENTS

) Loaf Brioche Bread ((Challah or French Bread) – cubed)

1 3/4 cups

Pecans (halves or chopped)

Large Eggs

2 cups

Whole Milk

1/2 cup

Half-and-Half (can substitute heavy cream)

1/4 cup

Light Brown Sugar (packed)

1/4 cup

Pure Maple Syrup (*)

1 tbsp

Vanilla Extract

1/2 tsp

EACH: Sea Salt & Ground Cinnamon

1/8 tsp

Ground Nutmeg

1/2 cup

All Purpose Flour

1/2 cup

Light Brown Sugar (packed)

1/2 tsp

EACH: Ground Cinnamon & Kosher Salt

1/2 cup

Cold Unsalted Butter ( – cubed)

1/2 cup

Pecans (chopped)